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Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware

Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 22nd, 2024

New security loophole allows spying on internet users’ online activity

Researchers at Graz University of Technology were able to spy on users’ online activities simply by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their internet connection. This vulnerability, known as SnailLoad, does not require malicious code to ex.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News18 hr. 21 min. ago

iOS 18 brings RCS to the iPhone, but you might not be able to use it anytime soon

As announced by Apple at WWDC 2024, iOS 18 officially brings support for RCS – or Rich Communication Services – to the iPhone. However, as we previously reported, the feature doesn’t seem to be available to beta users. Unfortunately, iOS 18 bet.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it

There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

What to do if the Wi-Fi option isn’t showing in Windows 11

If your Wi-Fi toggle isn't showing up in Windows 11, there are a few different ways we can fix it, from re-enabling the adapter, to reinstalling the drivers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Microsoft removes documentation for switching to a local account in Windows 11

But most Microsoft account sign-in workarounds for Windows 11 continue to work. Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) One of Windows 11's more contentious changes is that, by default, both the Home and P.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

BlackSuit cybercrime gang blamed in CDK Global hack causing dealers" DMS outage

BlackSuit appears to be a group of Russian and Eastern European hackers with a history of working with a group known as Royal Ransomware......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Three reasons a tethered Apple Vision headset would be an acceptable compromise for me

It’s been consistently reported that Apple has been struggling to develop a lower-cost version of the Vision Pro, and that the solution might need to be a tethered Apple Vision product – with either an iPhone or a Mac providing the required proce.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Fish kill reported in Biscayne Bay: Waterkeeper blames it on heavy rain

If you're in some spots in Biscayne Bay during the weekend, you might be greeted with an unpleasant sight: dead fish floating on the surface......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on the Windows 3.1 era

Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95.   The Pocket 386, a new-old laptop that can run MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and (technically) Windows 95.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on Windows 3.1 era

Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95.   The Pocket 386, a new-old laptop that can run MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and (technically) Windows 95.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

SharePlay upgrades & iPhone Screen Mirroring coming to the betas on Monday

Developers will get a first look at Apple's new iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing as soon as next week, according to an Apple spokesperson.SharePlay Screen Sharing on an iPadIt was reported earlier that Apple may not release Apple Intelli.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again

Win+C has been assigned to some of Windows' least successful features. Enlarge / A rendering of the Copilot button. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is all-in on its Copilot+ PC push right now, but the fact is that they'll.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought

Earth and environmental scientists have reported that, as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. However, a research team from Pohang.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

How to enable secure boot in Windows 11

Secure Boot is a setting that makes sure only official software runs on your PC, and it needs to be enabled for Windows 11 to work. Here's how to enable it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Intel-powered computers affected by serious firmware flaw (CVE-2024-0762)

A vulnerability (CVE-2024-0762) in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI, which runs on various Intel processors, could be exploited locally to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code within the firmware during runtime. “This type of low-level exploit.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

U.S. to ban Kaspersky antivirus software over alleged Russian links

The Biden administration is banning the use of Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity software throughout the U.S. over concerns about Russian interference......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Pressure mounts on CISOs as SEC bares teeth with legal action

A Panaseer investigation into organizations’ annual 10-K filings reported to the SEC shows that from January-May 2024, at least 1,327 filings mentioned NIST – a key indicator that cybersecurity posture is present in a filing. This compares to jus.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

How to run Xbox 360 games on macOS Sequoia

Upgrades in macOS Sequoia make it possible to run the Windows-based Xenia Xbox 360 emulator on your Mac. Here's how.Xbox 360 and 360 "S" models.Xbox 360 was the second, third, and fourth generation of Microsoft's game console which launched in 2005......»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July

US cites Russian government's "capacity to influence Kaspersky's operations." Enlarge (credit: Kaspersky Lab) The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July, accord.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

3 important ways gaming on Arm PCs just got better

Arm PCs have yet to conquer consumers who use Windows for gaming, but Microsoft is confident in their potential......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024